A Chinese app called "Are You Dead," or "死了么" in Chinese, has surged to the top of Apple's paid app rankings in China.
— China in Pictures (@tongbingxue) January 12, 2026
Designed for people living alone, the app automatically sends an email to notify users' emergency contacts if they fail to check in for two consecutive days.… pic.twitter.com/S5mVT8p3tp